Fiber Optic Tech — Data Center Infrastructure

Socket.dev; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Network Connex is seeking a Fiber Technician to support large-scale data center operations in Abilene, TX. You will install, route, dress, and secure fiber, perform terminations and testing, and ensure documentation is accurate.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery in live environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber experience, reads construction drawings, and can work in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fiber optics, structured cabling, or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience with fiber installation, testing, troubleshooting, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and fiber layouts.
• Experience in live or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of fiber color codes and labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, and secure fiber optic cabling within active data center environments.
• Perform fiber optic terminations, splicing, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct testing and validation using OTDR, power meter/light source, fiber identifiers, and continuity testers.
• Read and interpret prints, blueprints, rack elevations, and fiber matrices.
• Follow standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI) for structured cabling and labeling.
• Maintain documentation and ensure client acceptance standards are met.

Skills

Fiber installation

Fiber testing

Fiber troubleshooting

Structured cabling

Read blueprints

Tools

OTDR

Power meter/light source

Fiber identifiers

Continuity testing equipment

Job description

Network Connex is seeking a Fiber Technician to support large-scale data center operations in Abilene, TX. You will install, route, dress, and secure fiber, perform terminations and testing, and ensure documentation is accurate.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery in live environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber experience, reads construction drawings, and can work in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.